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The restaurant and hotel (CHR) market in France has never been so rich in digital solutions. Between massive ecosystems like Innovorder, payment specialists such as Sunday, or historical cash register software such as Lightspeed, The Addition or Zelty, The choice is vast... but often complex.

For many restaurateurs, “big name” often means “big constraints”: commission deducted from your work, long-term commitments and impersonal customer support.

This is where PIINK Me offers a “third way”: an omnichannel solution delivered by a team on a human scale.

1. Getting out of the commission and commitment trap

Most of the dominant players in the market base their model on commissions per transaction or subscriptions with a 12 to 36 month commitment.

• The PIINK Me model: We have made a radical choice to support restaurant margins. 0% commission and no commitment. * Why is this? Because we believe that technology should be a profit driver, not a fixed cost that weighs on your bottom line. You stay with us because our solution performs, not because a contract obliges you to.

2. Technological agility that the “big boys” no longer have

Large organisations often have slow development cycles. At PIINK Me, our small team means we can innovate in real time, based on your feedback from the field.

While many people are content with cash register software or a simple PDF menu, PIINK Me offers a depth of options tailored to each identity:

• Gamification : Turn waiting into a game and build customer loyalty in a fun way.

• Intelligent control terminals : A fluid interface that naturally boosts the average shopping basket.

• Happy Hour & Loyalty : Integrated modules that can be automated at the click of a button, at no extra cost.

• Artificial Intelligence : Sales recommendations (upselling) based on your customers' actual habits.

3. People at the heart of the machine

• Personalised support : At PIINK Me, you're not just a ticket number. We're a team that's passionate and available. We know your business, your specific needs and we tailor the solution to your workflow, not the other way around.
• Made-to-measure for everyone: Whether you run a beach bar, a luxury hotel or a fast-food franchise, our options are modular. You only pay for what you really need.

4. Living Digital“: your accessories have a soul

We don't stop at software. We take care of your brand image with elegant physical supports (wood-engraved QR codes, personalised accessories) that blend in with your decor and respect your establishment's visual identity.

Conclusion

Digitalising your restaurant shouldn't mean losing your independence or identity. In the face of standardised solutions from market leaders, PIINK Me offers the technological power of the biggest names with the proximity and freedom of an agile team.

Ready to take back control of your digitalisation without letting your margins soar?